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EU wants Canada to become its first associate member

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EU Chief Backs Canada’s Push to Become Bloc’s First Associate Member
Her comments came as part of her annual State of the Union speech, in which she set out further plans to boost the bloc’s economy.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:54 PM
NYT: Inside the $440 million Collapse of a 'Montessori Ponzi'

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Inside the Outrageous Collapse of a ‘Montessori Ponzi’
A man with a vision set out to revolutionize preschool. It became a $440 million fiasco.
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September 15, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Tech News: A.I. Could Possibly End Humanity. How Are Humans Supposed to Process That?

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A.I. Could Possibly End Humanity. How Are Humans Supposed to Process That?
The technology is far from the only existential risk our species faces. But weighing such cosmic fears can become a mind-bending exercise.
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September 11, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Pricey Oil Is Laying The Groundwork For Its Own Decline, Says Financial Times

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Pricey oil is laying the groundwork for its own decline
Crude is helping to make clean technologies more competitive
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September 7, 2026 at 6:47 PM
People are ditching smartphones for old phones, 'dumb phones’

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People are ditching smartphones for old phones, 'dumb phones,’ landlines
Dumb phones are devices without “smart” features — primarily just call and text without non-essential apps. And the phones are having a moment.
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September 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Sharing Farmer’s Stories: A Privilege and Responsibility

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Sharing Farmer’s Stories: A Privilege and Responsibility – Farm Aid
We visited five farms this year who will be spotlighted on the Farm Aid 2026 stage at the press event that takes place before the music begins on show day.
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September 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Amtrak Doubles Daily Trains Between Pittsburgh and New York

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Pittsburgh gets more passenger train service; Amtrak to add second NYC train
Pittsburgh gets more passenger train service; Amtrak to add second NYC train
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August 30, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Additional Amtrak passenger train service to and from Pittsburgh to begin mid-November

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Additional Amtrak passenger train service to and from PGH to begin mid-November
The expanded service is the result of nearly three years of planning and more than $80 million invested in the project.
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August 30, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Lettuce, Eggs, and Now Peppers: Jalapeños Added to Growing List of U.S. Food Illness Outbreaks

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Officials Probe Salmonella Cases Tied to Jalapeño Peppers Served at Chipotle
Minnesota health authorities are investigating an illness in people who ate at quick-service Mexican-style chains.
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August 4, 2026 at 7:35 PM
U.S. Economic Growth Slowed in the Second Quarter

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U.S. GDP Growth Slowed in Second Quarter of 2026
Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.5 percent annual rate over the past three months, as war in the Middle East shook energy prices and supply chains.
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July 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM
From NPR: More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?

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More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?
The bankruptcy rate has risen about 48% between 2022 and 2025, although it's still below pre-pandemic levels.
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July 29, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Hospitality: Travelers Are Redefining Value as Competition for Every Trip Intensifies

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Travelers Are Redefining Value as Competition for Every Trip Intensifies
MMGY's 2026 Portrait of American Travelers Summer Edition finds 49% of Americans plan a leisure trip in 3 months, but spending has softened as travelers grow more selective about destinations.
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July 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Travel: Vacation Costs Are Rising. A Look At The Economics Behind The Millions Of Americans Who Have Decided They Don’t Care.

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Vacation Prices Keep Climbing. Millions of Americans Have Decided They Don't Care
Flights continue to take off.
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July 26, 2026 at 10:55 PM
ABC News: Cyclosporiasis Outbreak & Inflation Driving Shoppers Away From Grocery Chains And Toward Local Farms

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak drives shoppers away from grocery chains and toward local farms
Rod Brandt, co-owner of Back To The Garden, said the outbreak has prompted more consumers to seek out local produce rather than shopping at large grocery chains.
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July 26, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for $10 Billion

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for $10 Billion
The acquisition would add to Vertex’s pipeline and potentially grow its annual revenue by $5 billion with the addition of Crinetics-developed drugs Palsonify and Atumelnant, the company said.
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July 8, 2026 at 8:34 PM
The AI Data Center boom is the next environmental and health crisis, and it’s already starting. Read more from Harvard University:

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May 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Progress: After years of blight, abandonment, and other issues, the former Century III Mall is no more, as crews finish the demolition process.

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Majority of former Century III Mall demolished, as community leaders plan for future development
Some piles of rubble remain at the massive site where the mall stood for four decades, before it closed in 2019 and fell into disrepair.
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May 1, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Modern construction draws inspiration from Earth Day through building reuse, nature-centered design, regeneration, and healing.

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How Construction Materials and Technologies Are Evolving
Follow METROPOLIS’s most compelling coverage of construction materials and technologies, from next-gen concrete to circular design.
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April 23, 2026 at 12:03 AM
‘An incalculable loss’: Ken Burns and other graduates mourn impending closure of Hampshire College

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Hampshire College closing in Amherst, Massachusetts. Graduate Ken Burns calls it "incalculable loss."
Hampshire College, a small liberal arts school in Amherst, Massachusetts, is closing permanently after the fall semester amid financial struggles and enrollment issues.
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April 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Laurel Caverns, the popular Fayette County tourist attraction, has officially opened as Pennsylvania’s first underground state park.

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Laurel Caverns opens as Pennsylvania’s 1st underground state park
Laurel Caverns, the popular Fayette County tourist attraction, has officially opened as Pennsylvania’s first underground state park. On Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Laurel Caverns State P...
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April 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Today is National Doctors' Day! 🩺 Thank you to all the hardworking doctors and healthcare workers!
March 30, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Deloitte's Outlook For Construction This Year

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2026 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook
In 2026, engineering and construction firms can navigate shifting markets and seize new opportunities by focusing on innovation and resilience
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March 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM